19th Century Vintage Base Ball : North Shore MA & Beyond

Essex Returns To Town…. How To Make A Baseball

Come join the Essex Base Ball Club as they return to the area on Saturday July 21st to take on the Waterbury Connors of Waterbury, CT at 12pm at Greater Lawrence Technical High School in Andover, MA.The two clubs will square off in two exhibitions of 1861 base ball (two words back then), then after the games the players will allow kids of all ages to swing a bat and take a run around the bases.The event is being sponsored by the Andover Historical Society, admission is free but donations will be welcome.Come enjoy the day.

For more info on the event contact Captain Brian Sheehy at historyball@yahoo.com , 978-790-5707 or check out our web site www.essexbaseball.organd read more about the team and the rules.To read a preview of the game click the newspaper section on the site.

Directions FROM THE NORTHTake Route 93 South to Exit 45 (River Road). At the top of the ramp, turn right. Proceed on River Road for approximately ¼ (one quarter) of a mile; at the third traffic light, turn left into the school driveway and parking lot area.

FROM THE SOUTHTake Route 93 North to Exit 45 (River Road). At top of the ramp, turn left onto River Road. Proceed on River Road for approximately ¼ (one quarter) of a mile; at the second traffic light, turn left into the school driveway and parking lot area.